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Haldimand’s Paddle Art Tour expands with ‘The Ripple Effect’

Latest designs to be showcased at Haldimand County Administration Building, Oct. 21

In response to its popular Paddle Art Tour Haldimand (PATH), Haldimand County is launching a new phase of the artwork, The Ripple Effect, with an unveiling and artist meet-and-greet on Friday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Haldimand County Administration Building.

Once again curated by PATH project coordinator and local artist Gina Wilson McIntee, The Ripple Effect began with a community call for artists to submit their creative visions for a design showing the importance of the Grand River and Lake Erie to Haldimand County and illustrations highlighting the area’s natural landscapes, wildlife and history.

Six artists were selected to recreate their designs on paddles—supported and mentored by Wilson McIntee—including Angela Bonitatibus (Cayuga), Sarah Butcher (Jarvis), Kaya Hill (Six Nations of the Grand River), Lisa Kostelny (Dunnville), Andrea Thompson (Dunnville) and Arlene Horne Turcotte (Dunnville).

The six new paddles will be installed along trails throughout the County in late October; a map showing the new locations will be available on the County’s website.

The October 21 event will also provide an opportunity to meet the artists from the original PATH project and features a special marketplace of the artists’ unique works for purchase.

Visit the County website to learn more about the October 21 event, The Ripple Effect or to download the Paddle Art Tour map. The Haldimand County Administration Building is located at 53 Thorburn Street South.